"What if both of them guess big or both guess small?" Ling Yun asked after thinking for a moment.
"That's no problem, sir," the staff member replied with a smile. "If both of you answer correctly, then you both win, but such a victory doesn't count towards the upgrade, and there's no extra reward. The two people betting can continue betting or break up. If both of you answer incorrectly, then unfortunately, both of you will die. Moreover, to avoid the tragic situation of both of you dying together, the dice roll stipulates that both parties will randomly place their bets. That is to say, you choose big or small first this time, but next time it's the other person's turn to choose, to avoid the possibility of following suit."
“I understand,” Ling Yun said. “You go ahead and do your thing. If I want to do something else, I’ll call you again.”
"Thank you, sir. It is my pleasure to serve you." The staff member bowed deeply and walked away with a humble smile.
Ling Yun casually picked up a shaker from a gambling table, ignoring the strange looks he received from the two gamblers who had just been sitting there. He walked straight towards the VIP section, where VIP badges were pinned to the chests. He had changed his mind and decided to no longer passively wait for others to come to him, but instead actively challenge VIPs to level up faster.
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"Sir, hello. I'd like to have a dice-rolling contest with you." Ling Yun quickly found his target and politely greeted a VIP gambler. This was a level 13 VIP gambler, three levels higher than the previous female gambler, but there was nothing he could do. According to the rules explained by the staff, this was the highest level of VIP Ling Yun could challenge for the time being.
The 13th-level VIP gambler was a young man in his twenties who looked very shrewd. When he saw Ling Yun take the initiative to challenge him, he was taken aback at first, and then immediately smiled and said, "Welcome, it is my honor to gamble against an opponent like you."
"Let's begin then. My time is precious, and I don't want to waste it on meaningless conversations," Ling Yun said casually, completely unaware that his words had instantly turned the other person's face cold.
The two arrived at an empty gambling table. Just as Ling Yun was about to shake the dice, a swaying figure walked up from behind them, saying as if drunk, "Gentlemen, can I join you?"
Ling Yun and the gambler simultaneously looked up in astonishment. The speaker was a burly man with a fierce face and a scruffy beard. He wore a black jacket, which was open, revealing only a thin white vest underneath. On the vest was a VIP badge indicating level 23. Clearly, this was a heavyweight gambler; even among VIPs, this burly man was second only to the King of Gamblers.
"That's not a good idea. It's best to have two people rolling the dice. It gets a bit chaotic with too many people." The young VIP politely declined. Rolling the dice actually allows more than two gamblers to participate, and can even have more than ten people. Anyway, there are only two outcomes: those who get it right live, and those who get it wrong die. It doesn't matter how many die.
The young VIP refused the burly VIP because the latter's level was much higher. He only had a 20% chance of winning against such a VIP, and it would require a certain amount of luck. Although Ling Yun was mysterious and terrifying, he had only become a VIP by making a mistake in the roulette game. Although his leveling speed was like a rocket, he still felt less pressured than a high-level VIP. If he had to choose an opponent, the young VIP would naturally choose Ling Yun.
"I don't care. You're a level 23 VIP? That's great! I was just thinking of winning this round. I have a level 23 VIP in the next round. It's so easy to find someone like that. Why don't you wait a minute? My betting game will be over soon, and I can bet against you right away." Ling Yun said lazily, then seemed to regret something: "It's a pity that no level 26 VIP came to bet with me. Otherwise, wouldn't I be able to challenge the highest-level VIP in one round?"
Too, too arrogant! The eyes of the young VIP and the burly VIP practically popped out of their sockets. They had seen arrogant people before, but never anyone this arrogant. Just who was this guy? Was he really a wolf in sheep's clothing? But usually, such people were very reserved. It was rare for someone as arrogant as this young man. Arrogant people often lacked substance, that was common sense. But why did they feel that there was something very deep hidden beneath Ling Yun's arrogant exterior?
It's so profound it's almost terrifying.
The burly man crossed his arms and looked at the young man: "Since this gentleman doesn't care, why are you still refusing? Are you afraid of dying?" He suddenly sneered, "If you're afraid of dying, then get lost and don't be a VIP."
The young man's face flushed red and then paled, and he retorted defiantly, "Who's afraid of death? Come on then, we'll see who dies first." The two men glared at each other angrily and sat down on either side of Ling Yun.
Ling Yun smiled and shook the jar. "Gentlemen, you may place your bets now. Will you bet on big or small?"
"Big!" The young man responded without hesitation, as if he already knew what form the dice would take before Ling Yun even stopped shaking the jar.
The burly man stroked his chin, seemingly deep in thought. After a moment, he cautiously glanced at Ling Yun and asked, "Sir, if I may be so bold, do you bet on big or small?"
"I don't understand, why do you VIPs talk so much nonsense?" Ling Yun's hands didn't stop, but his brows furrowed deeply. "I'm asking you whether you're betting on big or small, why are you asking me? Do you want to bet with me? Heh, do you want us all to die together?"
"I'm just curious. You look so confident, sir, that you seem very sure you can win. So I'd like to know where your confidence comes from?" The big man had a fierce face but a kind temper. He just chuckled when he heard Ling Yun's question.
"You really want to know?" Ling Yun asked, frowning.
"Of course, I hope you can enlighten me, sir?" The burly man's face immediately lit up with excitement, as if he had found a treasure trove. Even the young VIP looked at Ling Yun with curiosity, wondering what the mystery was. Although each VIP had their own gambling secrets, they kept them closely guarded and wouldn't casually reveal things that protected their lives to outsiders. For the burly man to directly inquire about Ling Yun's privacy was quite impolite, and Ling Yun had every right to refuse. But for some reason, Ling Yun seemed very interested and seemed eager to get to the bottom of things.
“My strategy is very simple: I just think to myself that I will win, that I will definitely win, and then I win, and the other person loses,” Ling Yun said with a smile. “Now I understand that gambling is such a simple thing. As long as you have confidence, you will definitely win. It’s so easy.” As he spoke, he slammed the jar down on the table and released his hands. “Gentlemen, let’s guess.”
The burly man's expression froze. He looked at Ling Yun, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Excuse me, sir, I would like to withdraw from this betting game. Is it still possible?" he said softly.
Ling Yun and the young man stared at him in astonishment. Quitting the game? What was this guy thinking? He had just been criticizing the young VIP for being weak and cowardly, and now he wanted to quit the game himself? Was he even more afraid of death than the young man? He was the highest VIP here, so logically his chances of winning should be greater, but for some reason, he suddenly wanted to quit.
The burly man gave an awkward laugh and said self-deprecatingly, "I'm sorry, I am indeed afraid of death. I've already upgraded to VIP level 23, which I've risked my life for time and time again, so I cherish myself even more and don't want to capsize in a small ditch. If I had a choice, I would rather choose an opponent with a higher VIP level than you. I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience caused, but compared to my life, this humiliation is something I can endure."
The young VIP looked at the burly man with a puzzled expression, momentarily forgetting to retort with his sarcasm. He said, "Brother, you haven't even placed your bet yet, how can you be so sure you'll lose? Based on that nonsense he spouted? That's too unreliable. I also said I was confident I'd win, do you believe me?" As he said this, he suddenly became a little annoyed, and even his voice became louder. This burly man looked down on him, yet he valued a lower-level VIP so much, even fleeing in panic because of Ling Yun's obviously boastful words. How could the young VIP accept this? Didn't it mean that he and Ling Yun were worlds apart in the eyes of higher-level VIPs?
The burly man shrugged. "Anyway, I believe it. If you don't, go ahead and gamble. You can call me useless, spineless, and afraid of death, but even if you die, I'll still be alive. That's the difference. Actually, I'm just like you, betting big, but I don't dare gamble with him. I don't have his confidence." With that, the burly man turned and walked away without looking back.
The young man stood there speechless, watching the burly man's retreating figure, unsure of what to say. His mind was in turmoil; he didn't know whether to continue gambling with Ling Yun or to withdraw as the burly man suggested—a humiliating way to save his life. However, he was truly unwilling to give up. From any perspective, Ling Yun was simply spouting nonsense, yet the burly man had believed him and shamelessly withdrawn from the game. If he hadn't already met the burly man, he probably would have mistaken him for a shill for Ling Yun.
Ling Yun was also somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected the big man to avoid him like this. If every VIP had to avoid gambling like the big man, wouldn't it take him a long time to reach level 20 or higher?
He thought for a moment, then beckoned over a staff member who had been watching the area: "In this situation, how should we handle it? If every VIP evades the bet, won't I be unable to level up?"
The staff member bowed and said, "Sir, there's no need to worry about that. The casino has other rules. If a VIP gambler abandons the game without the other party's consent, then this game is considered an automatic forfeit and treated as a loss. You can still continue to upgrade according to the winning upgrade procedure, while he himself will save his life, but his VIP level will drop to level one."
"Oh? Then I'm relieved." Ling Yun smiled. "As long as I can level up, I don't care. I wish they would all run away from gambling, so I can win without a fight, haha."
He gently placed his hand on the top of the shaker and said to the still hesitant young VIP, "Dude, have you thought it through? Do you still want to continue gambling?"
Chapter 356 Invincible
The young man's expression changed drastically. It was clear that he really wanted to continue gambling with Ling Yun. Two thoughts were fiercely battling in his mind, but in the end, they turned into a trace of cowardice. After all, the influence of a high-level VIP was much greater than his own confidence. If even a level 23 VIP could retreat without a fight, then what reason did he, a level 13 VIP, have to stay at the gambling table?
VIP status is hard-earned, achieved through countless life-or-death exchanges. The higher the VIP level, the more they value life, unlike some novice gamblers who are fearless. Therefore, they must carefully consider every move before making a decision. This approach has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that VIPs can weigh their options repeatedly, while the disadvantage is that they lose their aggressive drive. Thus, the higher the VIP level, the more difficult it is to upgrade.
"I'm sorry, I've decided to give up too." The young man blushed and said with his head down in shame. It was the first time he had ever run away from gambling in public, and he even felt like he was standing naked in the street. A row of astonished gazes hit his face and burned him. The young VIP even felt a little ashamed.
"Sigh, you guys are supposed to be VIPs, yet you lack even this much confidence." Ling Yun was in high spirits, having won without a fight and leveled up smoothly. He smiled and opened the shaker, revealing six neatly arranged sieves showing a total of twenty-three points. "You see, you and that guy were actually right. You were in an invincible situation, but you fell short at the last moment. In the end... hehe, it's fate, it's fate."
He spoke at length, seemingly regretful, but to the young VIP, it all sounded like vicious sarcasm. The young man's face even turned black. He was filled with remorse. If he had known he had a chance to win, why would he have sacrificed his hard-earned VIP status because of a moment's hesitation?
He was about to turn and leave, but then he felt a surge of resentment. It seemed that he and the level 23 VIP had been tricked by this unknown kid, becoming the laughingstock of others. How could he swallow this insult? A surge of anger rose within him. He slammed his hands on the gambling table, glared fiercely at Ling Yun, and said sternly, "Kid, do you dare to gamble with me again? This time I will not back down. We'll settle this with a fight to the death!" With that, he pulled out a pistol from his waist and slammed it heavily on the gambling table with a bang.
"Why would I need to gamble with you?" Ling Yun said indifferently, unconsciously shaking the jar in his hand. "You're just a cowardly runaway gambler, while I've already won. I don't need to waste my precious time on a gambler who can't help me level up. My next target is gamblers above level 25. Only in this way can I reach level 20. And you're already out of my sights. You ran away from the gamble, so you'll never have a chance to turn things around, and you'll never be qualified to gamble with me again."
The young man's face instantly turned from black to a purplish-red. Ling Yun's words were like thousands of steel needles piercing his heart, causing the young VIP immense pain. Such words were not merely mockery, but a soul-crushing insult. Yet, the young man was speechless, because it was all his own choice.
"You've got guts, kid. You tricked two VIPs like us." The young man pointed at Ling Yun and said hatefully, "I did run away from the gambling, but I've remembered all the things you said to trick me. I want to see you die at someone else's hands, to see the gruesome sight of your head exploding."
He was already furious when he said this, his words were incoherent, and he seemed ready to explode. Two staff members, seeing that he was about to lose his temper and worried that he might actually hurt Ling Yun, quickly came over and forcibly dragged him out. As the young man was dragged out, he continued to grumble incessantly.
Ling Yun pouted, making a helpless expression. His extraordinary life needs no explanation. Others have to pay a huge price to advance one level, but he seems to have reached the level of the God of Gamblers in less than an hour.
"You've gone too far, kid." A cold voice rang out. "Your idiotic methods are almost ruining the dignity of VIPs."